Our Story

First Presbyterian Preschool was established in 1962 as a non-profit, non-denominational school for children three, four and five years of age. Our teachers model Christian principles through example and instruction. We focus on developing loving, trusting, and respectful relationships with the children. We are affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church of East Aurora and support the church’s Mission Statement.

We believe each child is special and has a unique background of experiences. Our preschool program is designed to nurture the social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual growth of each child.

Our 3-year-old students attend a classroom called the “Sunshine Room”. Our 4/5-year-old students attend a class called the “Star Room.” The Director of our Preschool is Liz Riemer.

Mission:

Empowering students for a brighter future through child centered learning by nurturing the whole child; socially, emotionally, physically, academically, and spiritually.

 First Presbyterian Preschool has been a well-respected preschool in our community for decades. We have generations of families that have attended our preschool which speaks volumes for the quality of our preschool program. We are a non-denominational preschool located in the big white church across the street from the library. We are happy to be a mission of the church.

Schedule for 2024-2025

• Sunshine Room, 3-year-old class: 9:00-12:00, Tuesday and Thursday

• Star Room 4/5-year-old class: 9:00-12:00, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday   

• First Steps Playgroup: 9:00 - 10:30, Wednesdays

We follow the East Aurora Public Schools for Emergency Closings. The Preschool is closed if the East Aurora Schools have a snow day and/or a delayed start.  Please listen to the local news stations for closing information.

Drop off time shall not be before 9:00 unless prearranged with the teachers. Please bring the child directly to the classroom. Please be prompt when picking up your child at the classroom door. Upon dismissal, children will be released only to their parents or other adults whose names are provided in writing to the teachers.

Meet Our Teachers

Our diverse backgrounds in Early Literacy, and Early Intervention make for a well-informed, well-rounded staff and a developmentally appropriate preschool program.  Most importantly, we are all mothers!  We have empathy and insight, and we can relate to the parents in our program.

• Liz Riemer - Star Room (4/5)

• Laura Urmson - Star Room (4/5)

• Leane Lounsbury - Sunshine Room (3’s)

• Kari Baker - Sunshine Room (3’s)

Safety

The safety of your children is our top priority. During preschool hours, every door to the church building is LOCKED. Anyone who enters the building during preschool hours must use one of two entrances (camera surveillance) to be buzzed in by the church secretary.

Executive Board

• Liz Riemer, Director

• Nayadee Wilson, Registrar

• Amanda Skrok, Brogan Lina, Fundraising

• Tara Smith, Treasurer

• Heather Russo, NYS Immunizations

• Tiffany Bedard, Scholastic Book Club